The Will Spencer Podcast

Public school did not fail by accident. It did exactly what it was designed to do.Robert Bortins—CEO of Classical Conversations and co-author of Woke and Weaponized—joins me to explain why education is never neutral, how parental authority was displaced by the state, and why efforts to reform public schooling consistently miss the point.We trace the historical and ideological roots of the modern education system, discuss social-emotional learning, AI, homeschooling, and classical education, and examine what happens to families, faith, and culture when formation is outsourced.This is not a rant or a political argument. It’s an explanation of how education actually works—and who it ultimately serves.If you’re a parent, a father, or anyone trying to understand why education feels increasingly disconnected from truth and responsibility, this conversation will bring clarity.CONNECT WITH ROBERT BORTINShttps://classicalconversations.comhttps://robertbortins.com/woke-and-weaponized/https://x.com/TheRobertBshowhttps://refiningrhetoric.com/🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW & CONNECTBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Support the Show SPONSORS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship for MenIf you’re a man who knows something needs to change — not because life is “too hard,” but because you’ve been drifting, avoiding responsibility, or lacking direction — Will Spencer’s Biblical Mentorship for Men is a disciplined, Scripture-based process focused on clarity, responsibility, and spiritual depth. This is not therapy. It’s not self-help. And it’s not about numbing pain. It’s about learning how to suffer well, lead yourself, and live faithfully. You can book a free Clarity Call to talk through where you are and whether mentorship is the right next step.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Pastor Matthew Statler is an Army veteran with four Iraq deployments, a former cavalry scout, and a biblical counselor who knows the trauma system from the inside. After years of PTSD diagnoses, alcoholism, and failed therapeutic models, Matthew encountered a biblical theology of suffering that radically transformed his life.In this conversation, we confront the rise of the “Trauma Mindset” as a counterfeit gospel — one that dissolves responsibility, cannot handle guilt or shame, and increasingly turns to psychedelics as a false path to healing and revelation.We explore why Scripture offers a deeper, more honest account of suffering than modern psychology, how psychedelics function as a pseudo-sacrament, and why true healing requires repentance, endurance, and hope in Christ rather than therapeutic escape.This is a serious conversation for men seeking clarity, strength, and a worldview capable of bearing real suffering.📌 Guest LinksPastor Matthew StatlerX: https://x.com/StatlerMatthewSubstack: https://matthewstatler.substack.comSierra Vista Baptist Church: https://sierravista.church🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW & CONNECTBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Support the Show SPONSORS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship for MenIf you’re a man who knows something needs to change — not because life is “too hard,” but because you’ve been drifting, avoiding responsibility, or lacking direction — Will Spencer’s Biblical Mentorship for Men is a disciplined, Scripture-based process focused on clarity, responsibility, and spiritual depth. This is not therapy. It’s not self-help. And it’s not about numbing pain. It’s about learning how to suffer well, lead yourself, and live faithfully. You can book a free Clarity Call to talk through where you are and whether mentorship is the right next step.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HEREJoin the Will Spencer Book ClubIf this episode resonated with you and you want to think more clearly about faith, psychology, and the ideas shaping the modern church, consider joining the Will Spencer Book Club on Substack. We read one serious book at a time and meet twice a month for live, recorded discussions. Paid subscribers get access to the Book Club, ad-free podcasts, long-form essays, and more.Join the Will Spencer Book Club

Andrew Crapuchettes is a pioneer in labor market analytics and the visionary founder of Red Balloon, a job platform connecting freedom-loving employers with employees who won't compromise their values. In this conversation, he shares how he transformed from a Silicon Valley entrepreneur to building a company that rejects woke ideology in the workplace. The episode explores the false promise of workplace neutrality, the $800,000 difference between A-level and B-level engineers, and why young men must reject the lie that prosperity ladders have been pulled up.CONNECT WITH ANDREW CRAPUCHETTESRed Balloon - https://redballoon.workLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/acrapuchettesMentioned in this episode:Anxiety, Depression, Anger: There's a Biblical Path to FreedomAre you struggling with anxiety, depression, or anger? Living below your potential? Will Spencer's Biblical Mentorship for Men helps you move from fear to confidence, confusion to clarity, and bondage to freedom in 90 days—using Scripture, not worldly red pill nonsense. Book a FREE 30-minute call to get clarity on where you are and where you're heading. Because freedom in Christ isn't just possible. It's promised.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Andy Felton is a former nuclear submarine officer and author of "Nourished by Design," exploring faith, food and health from a Christian worldview. His journey from personal health struggles to writing a comprehensive theology of nutrition reveals how the secular wellness space has captured territory the church abandoned. The conversation challenges both progressive food co-op culture and conservative McDonald's Christianity, arguing that neither understands God's design for human flourishing through food.CONNECT WITH ANDY FELTONhttps://NourishedByDesignBook.comBuy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2Wajhsm🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW & CONNECTBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Support the Show SPONSORS Mentioned in this episode:Anxiety, Depression, Anger: There's a Biblical Path to FreedomAre you struggling with anxiety, depression, or anger? Living below your potential? Will Spencer's Biblical Mentorship for Men helps you move from fear to confidence, confusion to clarity, and bondage to freedom in 90 days—using Scripture, not worldly red pill nonsense. Book a FREE 30-minute call to get clarity on where you are and where you're heading. Because freedom in Christ isn't just possible. It's promised.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE

Doug Wilson is a Reformed pastor in Moscow, Idaho, and author of over 100 books on theology, culture, and family. In this conversation, he discusses his recent whirlwind of mainstream media appearances including CNN, The New York Times, and his conversation with Sam Harris. Wilson explains why the media's panic reveals a shifted Overton window, shares wisdom on generational faithfulness from his first-generation Christian parents to his fifth great-grandchild, and offers practical advice to young men navigating the modern dating landscape while critiquing both big-box evangelical feminization and toxic incel resentment.CONNECT WITH DOUG WILSONhttps://noquarternovember.comhttps://douglaswils.com🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW & CONNECTBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Support the Show SPONSORS Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Mentorship for MenIf you’re a man who knows something needs to change — not because life is “too hard,” but because you’ve been drifting, avoiding responsibility, or lacking direction — Will Spencer’s Biblical Mentorship for Men is a disciplined, Scripture-based process focused on clarity, responsibility, and spiritual depth. This is not therapy. It’s not self-help. And it’s not about numbing pain. It’s about learning how to suffer well, lead yourself, and live faithfully. You can book a free Clarity Call to talk through where you are and whether mentorship is the right next step.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE